Foreign Policy

Iran Urges End of Bloodshed on 4th Anniversary of Yemen War

On the fourth anniversary of the Saudi-led coalition’s invasion of Yemen, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the blatant aggression on the country’s territory and called for an end to the war and bloodshed there as soon as possible.

Iran Rejects Pompeo’s ‘Provocative’ Comments in Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the “provocative, meddlesome, and undiplomatic” comments made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Lebanon are indicative of Washington’s excessive outrage over the Lebanese nation’s unity and solidarity.

Iran Raps UN for Extending Human Rights Rapporteur’s Mandate

Iran has condemned as “unjust and unwarranted” a UN Human Rights Council resolution to renew the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic, saying it was a politically-motivated move by a few countries abusing UN mechanisms.

Iran Condoles with China over Chemical Plant Explosion

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered condolences to China over a deadly explosion in a chemical plant, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Kabul Gathering

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced the ISIS terrorist group’s deadly attack on a Nowruz gathering in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Iran Strongly Condemns Trump’s Decision on Occupied Golan

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Syria’s Golan Heights as Israeli territory.

Iran Urges World to Condemn Demagogues Supporting White Supremacists

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the international community, particularly the Muslim world, to identify and condemn political leaders who encourage racism and white supremacy.

Iran Leader Slams Europe’s INSTEX as ‘Sad Joke’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lashed out at the European states’ for their lack of commitment to fulfilling undertakings under 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Expresses Regret over Iraq Ferry Sinking

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the deadly sinking of a ferry in Iraq's Tigris River, in which tens of people, mostly women and children, drowned.

Iran FM in Turkey to Attend OIC Emergency Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Turkey to take part in an emergency meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is to be held Friday in Istanbul.

Iran President Congratulates Leaders of Several States on Nowruz

Iran’s president has, in separate messages, congratulated several heads of state on the arrival of Nowruz, which marks the start of the Persian New Year and is celebrated in many countries.

‘4 Abducted Iranian Border Guards Released’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says a number of Iranian border guards being held by Pakistan-based terrorists have been released.

Iran Hails Transition of Power in Kazakhstan

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed Tehran’s support for the legal transition of power in Kazakhstan.

‘Zionist Officials Accustomed to Spreading Lies about Iran’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as unfounded a report on Iran’s role in hacking the mobile phones of some Israeli officials, saying the Zionist regime’s officials have grown accustomed to spreading lies about Iran on a daily basis.

‘Iran, Russia Ready to Resolve Differences in Venezuela’

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the top diplomats of Iran and Russia have, in a phone conversation, underlined their resolve to help improve the international community’s efforts to create mutual understanding between various groups in Venezuela.

Iran to Sue US over Sanctions: President Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says the government will sue US officials behind draconian sanctions on the country in Iranian courts before taking the case to international courts of justice.

Battlefield Blood Binds Iran, Iraq, Syria Together: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says cooperation among his country, Iran, and Iraq in anti-terror struggle has further strengthened their ties.

Iran Says All Illegal Foreign Forces Must Leave Syria

Iran's top military commander says foreign forces, who are illegally present in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib and east of the Euphrates, should leave these areas at the earliest.

US Pressures Won’t Break Iran, President Rouhani Says

President Hassan Rouhani blamed the troubles in Iran on the US, the Zionists and regional reactionary governments, stressing, however, that the American pressures could never defeat Iran.

Iranian Media Condemn West’s Double Standards on New Zealand Terror Attack

The deadly shooting incident in New Zealand which left at least 49 people dead has received strong condemnation by Iranian media, from both reformist and conservative camps.

Foreign Governments Likely behind New Zealand Attack: Iran

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Tehran is suspicious about the terror attack in New Zealand and believes foreign governments might have masterminded it.

Iran Foreign Ministry Summons Kenyan Envoy

The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned Kenya’s Ambassador to Tehran Ruqayyah Ahmed Subu to protest at a Kenyan court’s ruling against two Iranian prisoners, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said Sunday.

Iranian, Iraqi, Syrian Top Generals in Damascus for Trilateral Talks

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus, where he plans to attend a trilateral meeting with his Syrian and Iraqi counterparts.

Iran Says West Sees to Whitewash Halabja Chemical Massacre

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has recalled the massacre of Iraqi Kurds at the hands of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hossein in a chemical attack on March 16, 1988, saying Western governments would fail in their attempts to whitewash the incident.

Iran Condoles with Zimbabwe over Deadly Cyclone

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has offered condolences to the nation and government of Zimbabwe over the deaths of a number of Zimbabwean people after a heavy storm hit the African country.

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